Rates: The rates for Patriot Village or Ornelas Hall are billed directly to the student’s account per semester.

Proposed 2008-2009 rates. These rates are subject to change.

Why did I get a letter saying I’m assigned to University Pines?
Because of a contractual obligation with Century Property Management, we are required to assign students to University Pines before we assign them to either Patriot Village or Ornelas Residence Hall. However, students may reject the assignment to University Pines, in which case we will assign them to their choice of Patriot Village or Ornelas Residence Hall. In other words, student can still live in the facility they want, it just takes an extra step.

Am I required to have a meal plan?

On-campus residents are required to carry some form of meal plan. Patriot Village and University Pines residents are required to select one of the commuter meal plans. Ornelas Hall residents are required to carry a 10, 15, or 19 meal per week plan. For more information on the meal plans, please see the Patriot Village or Ornelas Hall sections of this FAQ.

Will my financial aid cover my rent?
Your rent for Patriot Village or Ornelas Hall will be added to your student account like any other charge from UT Tyler. This amount is charged per semester and is added at once. Your financial aid will then be applied to your account.

Residents of University Pines may receive a refund of financial aid above their university fees, and can pay that directly to University Pines. If you have questions about your financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (903) 566-7180.

Are pets allowed?
The only pets we allow are fish. Aquariums may be no larger than 20 gallons.

When will I get my room assignment?
We will start mailing assignments in July.

How do I pay for my room?
Your rent will be added to your student account. Rent is charged per semester, and the charges are at the top of this page. For information about accessing or paying your bill, please go the following website:

http://www.uttyler.edu/sbs/T&F_Home.htm

How will roommates be assigned?
We assign students based on the date we get their completed housing application. We attempt to put residents with roommates who are in the same major and year. Unless a student has requested a roommate, roommates are assigned randomly.

Is there a guarantee I can room with my chosen roommate?
The earlier you apply, the easier it will be to accommodate roommate requests. It is also easiest for us to accommodate these requests if you and your preferred roommate request each other on each housing application.

May I change my room assignment or the facility I’m assigned to?
We will begin accepting room/facility change requests beginning the 12 th class day. Please note that University Pines is a privately managed facility. If you are assigned to Patriot Village or Ornelas Hall, you cannot move to University Pines until your lease has expired.

Is there bus service from UT Tyler to the rest of Tyler?
The Tyler Transit System operates a bus system throughout Tyler. There is a bus stop across from the main entrance of UT Tyler on Omen Road. You can find out more information by calling (903) 533-8057, or by visiting the following link:

http://www.cityoftyler.org/Default.aspx?tabid=53

What are the visitation hours?
Patriot Village offers 24-hour visitation. Twenty-four hour visitation is a privilege that can be revoked if the University finds residents abusing it. Cohabitation, noise, roommate complaints, parties, etc. can lead to the suspension of this privilege and the installation of more restrictive visitation hours.

Ornelas Hall residents may have guests of the opposite sex in their rooms from 10 AM until 12 midnight, Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday the hours are from 10 AM until 2 AM.

Housing Questions that apply specifically to each facility:

Patriot Village

Is Patriot Village open all year?
Patriot Village will be open over the winter break between the fall and spring semesters. Residents who are staying over the break will be required to notify the Residence Coordinator. We will have reduced staffing available over the break; we encourage students to go home for the duration of the break. Residents who leave for the break are required to check out with a Residence Life staff member, though they will not be required to move all their possessions out if they are returning for the spring semester.

• There will not be mail service over the break; all mail is held at the University’s central receiving until staff return on January 2, 2008.
• The Community Center at Patriot Village will close December 15, 2007 and will open at 8:00 AM on January 2, 2008.
• Patriot Village will be open during all of the other breaks in the academic year (Thanksgiving holiday, Spring Break, etc.)

What furniture is included?
Each bedroom is furnished with a single bed and an extra long mattress (36” x 80”), a dresser, a desk and a chair.

Each living room is furnished with a sofa and a coffee table.

Am I allowed to bring my own furniture?
The apartments at Patriot Village are fully furnished. If you wish, you may bring additional furniture; however, the furniture that is in your apartment MUST remain in your apartment or store room.

What appliances are included in the apartment?
Each apartment has a refrigerator/freezer (with icemaker), an electric oven with range top, a microwave, a dishwasher, and garbage disposal.

Do I need a meal plan?
All residents of Patriot Village must purchase one of the apartment/commuter meal plans each semester. The three commuter meal plans available are summarized in the table below:

Dining Dollars are dollars credited to your Student ID card which can be used to purchase food, beverages and various sundry items at any campus retail food location or convenience store.  For more information on meal plans, please see the Dining Services website, www.uttyler.edu/dining.

What should I bring with me?
We recommend that you bring the following items with you.

• Linens
• Trashcan and trash bags
• Comforter
• Toilet paper
• Pillow
• Light bulbs
• Towels
• Kitchen supplies
• Shower curtain
• Cleaning supplies
• Pots and pans
• Alarm clock
• Dishes

Please note that there is a microwave in each kitchen, so you should not need to bring one of your own.

What will be my mailing address?
All mail for the university comes through the central receiving department. Your address will be:

Your Name

The University of Texas at Tyler

Patriot Village, Your Apartment Number

3900 University Blvd.

Tyler, TX 75799

Is there parking available at Patriot Village? Where is it located?
There are enough parking spaces for each resident at Patriot Village to have a vehicle. The Patriot Village parking lot extends around the complex. Visitor parking is available across the street from Patiot Village, in front of the Baseball/Softball Complex.

Ornelas Residence Hall

Ornelas Residence Hall will open for the fall 2006 semester.

Is Ornelas Residence Hall open all year?
Ornelas Hall will be closed over the winter break between the fall and spring semesters. Residents will not be allowed to stay over the break. Residents are required to check out with a Residence Life staff member before leaving for the break, though they will not be required to move all their possessions out if they are returning for the spring semester.

• There will not be mail service over the break; all mail is held at the University’s central receiving until staff return on January 2, 2008.
• The front desk will close December 15, 2007 and will open at 8:00 AM on January 2, 2008.

• Ornelas Hall will be open during all of the other breaks in the academic year (Thanksgiving holiday, Spring Break, etc.)

Do I need a meal plan?
All residents of Ornelas Hall must purchase a 10, 15 or 19 meal per week Lifestyle Meal Plan. Please note that there is a state sales tax of 8.25% for each meal plan, which is not included in the costs below. The costs for the meal plans are included in the chart below:

Dining Dollars are dollars credited to your Student ID card which can be used to purchase food, beverages and various sundry items at any campus retail food location or convenience store.  For more information on meal plans, please see the Dining Services website, www.uttyler.edu/dining.

What furniture is included?
Each bedroom (double or triple) is furnished with a single bed with an extra long mattress (36” x 80”), a desk, a chair, and a dresser.

Living rooms in triple occupancy suites include a sofa, a chair, an end table and an ottoman.

Are the rooms carpeted?
The suites in Ornleas Hall are not carpeted. If you wish to bring a rug or carpet remnant for your room, we recommend 13' x 13' for the double occupancy rooms and 9' x 10' for the triple occupancy bedrooms.

Is telephone service provided?
All suites in Ornelas Hall have a phone line. There is one phone number per suite, and telephones are not provided by UT Tyler.

Am I allowed to bring my own furniture?
All suites in Ornelas Hall are fully furnished. If you wish to bring additional furniture, the university furniture that is in your suite MUST remain in your suite.

What should I bring with me?
We recommend that you bring the following items with you.

• Telephone
• Linens
• Trashcan and trash bags
• Comforter
• Toilet paper
• Pillow
• Rug
• Light bulbs
• Towels
• Shower curtain
• Cleaning supplies
• Alarm clock

Due to power constraints, we can allow no more than one microwave and 1 mini-fridge or microfridge in each three bedroom suite or double occupancy room. Microwaves can be no more than 800 watts and mini-fridges can be no larger than 6 cubic feet.

What is will be my mailing address?
All mail for the university comes through the central receiving department. Your address will be:

Your Name

The University of Texas at Tyler

Ornelas Residence Hall, your room number

3900 University Blvd.

Tyler, TX 75799

Is there parking available at Ornelas Residence Hall? Where is it located?
Parking for Ornelas Hall residents is available in the parking lot directly across Lake Drive.